A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Depression among Farming Populations Worldwide.

ABSTRACT: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to determine the overall prevalence of depression among farming populations globally, and explore any heterogeneity present. Eligible studies were primary research articles published in English, which involved the collection of data for the purpose of determining the prevalence of depression among a farming population. Four relevant databases were searched in January 2019. Potential for bias was assessed using a modified Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS) tool. From 7662 records, 72 articles were deemed relevant and had data extracted. Of these, 45 utilized the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Revised scale (CES-D/DR) to quantify depression, 42 of which were conducted in the United States (U.S.). As a r

SUBMITTER: Hagen BNM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7765209 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature